In memory of civil rights leader Julian Bond, OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network will present a special encore presentation of the star-studded television event “Oprah Winfrey Presents: Legends Who Paved The Way” on Saturday, August 22 at 12 noon CST.
In addition to Bond, the legends that were honored include Ambassador Andrew Young, Berry Gordy, Jr., Rev. C.T. Vivian, Diane Nash, St. Louis native Dick Gregory, Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr., Congressman John Lewis, Rev. Joseph Lowery, Juanita Jones Abernathy, Marian Wright Edelman, Myrlie Evers-Williams, Quincy Jones, Sidney Poitier and Harry Belafonte.
In January 2015, in honor of the 50th anniversary of the historic Selma to Montgomery marches led by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Oprah Winfrey hosted a gala of events celebrating the film “Selma” and honoring some of the legendary men and extraordinary women of civil rights, the arts and entertainment who made history.
The special “Oprah Winfrey Presents: Legends Who Paved The Way” will air Saturday at 12 noon CST on the OWN Network. Check local listings for channels or visit www.oprah.com for more information.
